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Nov. 1/11.
Vienna. |
Mons. de Hemskerck to the Prince of Waldeck. It is becoming
too severe for the troops to remain where they are. As soon as the
Emperor is better, and can give an audience to the writer, he will
try to make arrangements for establishing a magazine on the Upper
Rhine. Copy, Extract. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10,
No. 68.] |
Nov. 1.
London. |
News Letter. The entertainment of their Majesties in this city,
on Saturday last, was very splendid and magnificent. Some little
dispute happened between two companies of foot of the King's
Guard, and the Artillery men of this city, led by Sir James Smith
about precedency, but they only "worded it" and the red coats
followed the King's person. His Majesty has been pleased to make
Col. Saxfield the Commander-in-Chief at Tangier. |
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Mr. Tyson, one of the Commissioners of his Majesty's Customs
is under his Majesty's displeasure, and Mr. Andrew Newport is
made Commissioner in his stead. A person came to one of the
correspondents of Mr. Peter Barr, an eminent merchant in this city,
and offered him a bill of exchange of 30l which he refused to accept,
not having advice, being desired to write to Mr. Barr about it, he
did, but before the answer came, the person who brought the bill
desired 6l. which he paid him, and before the answer came,
Mr. Barr, very prudently wrote, not only to the person in Kent, but
to all the correspondents he had in England and gave them caution
of the person, so that at Yarmouth, offering a bill to one Mr. Cooper,
he was seized and carried before a justice of peace, where instead
of demanding money he swore that Cooper offered him 300l. to
kill the King, upon which Cooper was committed, and the depositions
were sent to the Council, and read before the King where the
villainy of the person appeared, so that the King would not hear it but
ordered Cooper to be immediately discharged. Our letters from
France, letters of the 5th inst., advise that the Assembly of the
Clergy of France, who have, after several adjournments, decided upon
falling on business, will now, in a few days, begin to consult about
the grand affairs they were called for, which is chiefly to vindicate
the rights and privileges of the French Church in opposition to
the several matters in dispute amongst them. [Greenwich Hospital
News Letter 4, No. 15.] |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
Commission for Edward Johnson, gent., to be lieutenant of that
troop whereof Major Henry Boad is captain in the Royal regiment
of Horse commanded by Aubrey, Earl of Oxford. [H.O. Military
Entry Book 2, p. 226.] |
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Commission to Richard Ellis, gent., to be ensign to Captain Ami
Casson's company, in Colonel William Beveridge's regiment of foot.
[Ibid., 3, p. 74.] |
Nov. 1.
Kensington. |
Warrant to Henry Earl of Suffolk, Commissary-General of the
Musters, to issue a pass to James Man, gent., lieutenant of the company,
whereof Captain Mackensie is captain, in the Royal regiment of foot,
commanded by Sir Robert Douglas, bart., to whom we have given
leave to be absent, for some time, in the service at sea. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Elizabeth David Lewters, to go to Harwich and embark
for Holland; for Louis Vanderbeke, and Martin Meslin, ditto
[S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 141]; and for James Neel and
Daniel Gamier, ditto. [Ibid., p. 143.] |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet attending, to prepare a bill
containing a warrant, to pay William Harbord, esq., who is appointed
to be Ambassador to the Grand Seignor, the sum of 1,000l. for his
equipage, and the sum of 10l. by the day for his ordinary entertainment and allowance; to commence from the day of his departure
and to continue until his return. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 211.] |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the clerk of the same to prepare a bill containing a
warrant to pay James Vernon, esq., appointed to be Secretary to
the Extraordinary Embassy which is going to the Grand Seignior,
the sum of 20s. by the day, to commence from the day of his
departure and continue until his return. [Ibid., p. 212.] |
Nov. 2/12.
Culenburg. |
Memorandum as to the disposition of the troops on the design of
the enemy becoming apparent. Several of the officers wish to go
to England, but permission has only been given to Lieut.-Colonel
Marsilly, who has a good reason for wishing to go, as it is known
that the King does not approve of many officers leaving for that
purpose. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 69.] |
Nov. 2/12.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. If the King sends him the
troops he mentions, he will lodge them in Bergen op Zoom and Breda.
Discusses arrangements to be made for the Danish troops. The
Emperor cannot send into Bavaria the 6,000 men that were promised,
there are not sufficient troops in the country. Refers to the delay
of provisions. [Ibid., No. 70.] |
Nov. 2.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Jannetje de Vries, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 141.] |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Henry Bulstrode, esq. Shows
that the "setting up of a royal lottery in Jamaica and Barbadoes
may create a revenue, but knows not how much till tried," and
being willing to make the experiment at his own hazard, prays
for letters patent to empower him to set up such "Royal Oack"
in those islands for seven years. Referred to the Treasury.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 211.] |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Lords-Justices of Ireland. The enclosed
petition of several of the Roman Catholic inhabitants of the City of
Waterford with the articles of capitulation and letter thereunto
annexed, having been presented to the King, he has commanded me
to transmit the same to you that you may examine the allegations
therein contained, and take care that the petitioners be not
disturbed or molested, but suffered to enjoy, their legal rights and
properties, and exercise their respective professions and trades as
far as by the said articles they ought legally to do. [S.P. Ireland
King's Letter Book 1, p. 132.] Enclosing— |
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Abstract of the petition referred to of Richard Fitzgerald and
others, which states that by capitulation at the surrender of the City
of Waterford, it was granted them not to be molested in their
properties; but notwithstanding, their properties are invaded and
they are debarred from enjoying the same and from exercising their
profession or trade. [Ibid.] |
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Sir C. Hedges to —. The claimers of the ship Carolus were
immediately upon the bail given, at liberty to sail her wherever
they thought convenient, and I am informed that about five days
ago she was brought from Dover into the Hope in order to get a
convoy. [H.O. Admiralty 2, p. 249.] |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Huybert Coster, to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland; for Diederick Hos, with his wife, ditto; for Mr. Peter
Dahlströme, ditto; for Cornelis Van Gronsvelt, ditto; for Andrius
Tromp, ditto; for Mrs. Anna Mary Brailsford and Dorothy Humphreys, her maid servant, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 142];
for James Dumoutier, ditto; for George Collins, messenger, to go to
Plymouth; and for Henry Allen, messenger, to go to Portsmouth.
[Ibid., p. 143.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
Licence for Charles Herriott, to be absent from his College, in
order to his attending upon William Harbord, esq., appointed
Ambassador Extraordinary to the Grand Seignior. [H.O. Church
Book 1, p. 114.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Mrs. Elizabeth Vander Hurst to go to Harwich and
embark for Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 143.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to prepare a bill for incorporating Daniel, Earl of
Nottingham, Sir Joseph Herne, knight, Sir Michael Wharton, knight,
Sir James Caldwell, bart., Sir James Hayes, knight, Sir Thomas
Cooke, Sir Thomas Estcourt, Sir Stephen Evans, knight, Sir John
Edgeworth, knight, Sir John Houblon, knight, Sir Henry Furnese,
knight, Thomas Neale, William Bridgeman, Arthur Champneys,
Charles Caldwell, Benjamin Overton, Robert Monckton, Thomas
Manle, Richard Warre, Ralph Bucknall, Richard Goodall, Samuel
Guillym, James Waller, William Muorson, Thomas Offley, Arthur
Moore, esqs., William Stawen (sic), Henry Cornish, Thomas Powell,
Charles Horde, John Miller, Thomas Porter, John Smith, Champion
Ashby, William Perkins, Samuel Ongley, William Steward, Mordant
Abbot, Andrew Bourne, and Thomas Clerke, merchants, by the name of
the Company of the Royal Fishery of Ireland. The Earl of Nottingham to be the first and present governor, Sir Joseph Herne, knt., the
first and present Deputy-Governor, and Sir Michael Wharton, Sir
Thomas Cooke, Sir Thomas Estcourt, Sir Stephen Evans, Sir John
Houblon, Thomas Neale, Charles Caldwell, Ralph Bucknall, Richard
Goodall, William Stawer (sic), Henry Cornish, and Thomas Powell,
the first and present committee. Power is given to them to build, rig,
man, victual, and set out to sea, such and so many "doggers, busses,
and other fishing vessels," as shall be thought fit to fish, anywhere on
the coast of Ireland or in any bays, creeks, lakes, and public rivers,
&c., belonging to the kingdom. Power is given to build storehouses,
grannaries, warehouses, and workhouses, &c. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 218.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Sir Charles Hedges. I have perused the examination you sent me, concerning the ship Christianus Quintus, and
it appearing that the captain has been cleared at the Custom House,
and given the security required there, I can see no reason why the
said ship should be longer detained from proceeding on her intended
voyage, and therefore, if nothing further appears before you, I
think she ought to be discharged. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's)
3, p. 81.] |
Nov. 5.
Dublin Castle. |
George Clarke to Mr. Warre. Has received the commissions sent
him, and will send them to the officers I must desire you will
move my lord on behalf of Lieut.-Col. Purcell, whom the General
recommended for Herberts' regiment, with which his Majesty agreed.
We are getting what ships we can. to transport the troops designed
for Flanders, which we can now spare, the English town of Limerick
being delivered to Major-General Talmash on Sunday morning last.
[S.P. Ireland 353, No. 95.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for the presentation of John Wiglesworth, clerk, to the
vicarage of Banwell-cum-Paxton in the county of Somerset, and
the diocese of Bath and Wells, void by deprivation of James
Crossman the last incumbent for not having taken the oaths
prescribed by Act of Parliament. [H.O. Church Book 1, p. 115.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
Passes for William Paul Wils, his Majesty's hunter, to go to
Harwich and Holland; for Pieter Meyer, ditto [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 36, p. 143]; and for Lysbet Van Gulick, and Gertruyd Van Gulick, with their two children, ditto. [Ibid., p. 144.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Sir Charles Hedges. The King commands me
to send you the enclosed memorial of the Danish Secretary, which his
Majesty would have you consider of, and attend him at the
Admiralty on Sunday next in the afternoon, and give him an
account of that matter. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 82.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Commissioners of the Customs. The King being
informed by the Secretary of the King of Denmark, residing here,
that a Danish ship called the Wolf of Copenhagen, has been
lately cast away near Plymouth, desires me to tell you, that
you should send your orders to the officers of that place, to
take care that the goods which have been saved of the said ship,
be not embezelled, but kept in the King's warehouse, or some other
convenient place, till such time as the King of Denmark, shall send
a ship to carry them away. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3,
p. 82.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Sydney Godolphin, esq. Shows
that Sir William Godolphin, formerly ambassador in Spain, having
had, by patent from King Charles II., the officer of Auditor of Wales,
granted to him during life, has long been desirous to surrender
the said office to the petitioner, his kinsman, but was interrupted by
a grant made thereof in reversion; he therefore prays for a grant of
the said office. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition
Entry Book 2, p. 266.] |
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A list of the Privy Council in Ireland. [S.P. Ireland 353,
No. 95.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to Mr. Clarke. Concerning the off
reckonings of the English, and clothing the army. [S.P. Ireland
King's Letter Book 1, p. 273.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Commission to Captain Mathew Palmer, to be adjutant to the
first regiment of foot guards, commanded by Charles, Duke of
Schomberg. [H.O. Military Entry Book 3, p. 74.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall and Kensington. |
Passes for Daniel Vansevenhove, to go to Harwich and embark
for Holland, recommended by Mons. Satur, not delivered; for
Marguerite Brousset, ditto; for Stephen Githens messenger, to go
to Gravesend or Margate; for William Crane, to go to Chester or
Holyhead, and from thence to Ireland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book
36, p. 144]; and for Lady Mary Howard, widow of the late Lord
Thomas Howard, and Lady Mary Savile, her mother, with Mary
Sherburne, and Frances Reeves, their women, Agnes Watters, and
Katherine Wells, their maid servants, and John Thompson, Thomas
Constable, and William Lee, their men servants, to return out of
France, and land in any port of England. [Ibid., p. 145.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Nathaniel Gifford, gent. Shows
that he has lately obtained letters patent for the sole making
of all sorts of blue, purple, and other coloured papers, by such ways
as were never before used, that by some neglect of his agents, the
words "beautifying, figuring, imprinting, and imbellishing" the said
papers, were omitted in the warrant. Prays for a grant of further
letters patent under the great seal for the sole use of the said
engines [embodying the omitted words ?] Referred to Attorney or
Solicitor-General. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 2, p. 267.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Edmund Hemming, gent., who,
about five years since, made and set up in the Castle and City of
Dublin, several lamps with convex glasses, in order to obtain a
grant from the late King James, of the sole liberty, privilege, and
advantage of and arising by the said invention within Ireland; but
the troubles within that kingdom soon after coming on, the said
grant was not obtained by him. He therefore prays for a grant of
letters patent for the sole use and exercise of the said invention
within Ireland. Referred to Sir John Temple, attorney-general.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 2, p. 268.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Elizabeth Ganou, with three children, the eldest 14
years old, Euphenia de France, with a little child, Catharina Ginter,
Cornelia La Roy, with a little child, and Albertyn Slegter, with
seven children, the eldest 16 years old, to go to Harwich and
embark for Holland; and for Anthony Gideé, ditto. [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 36, p. 144.] |
Nov. 7.
Kensington. |
Warrant for Philip Pargiter to be Recorder of the Borough of
Tamworth. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 224.] |
Nov. 7.
Kensington. |
Warrant to prepare a bill, containing a grant to William Bayly
for the sole use of his new invention of printing all sorts of paper
of all sorts of figures, and colours, with several engines made of
brass, without paint or stain, which will be useful for hanging in
rooms, and which has never been known before. [Ibid., p. 225.] |
Nov. 8/18.
Brussels. |
Count (?) Firimont to Mons. Dyckvelt. Memorandum as to
reinforcements. Copy. [Ibid., No. 71.] |
Nov. 8/18.
Brussels. |
The same to the same. Copy of the foregoing. [S.P. Dom.
King William's Chest 10, No. 72.] |
Nov. 8.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of John Dutton Colt, collector of
the customs at Bristol. He, suspecting a combination amongst
the officers in the said port, did at last detect them and the
merchants in combination. He recovered 2,772l. besides 500l.
which the officers were fined. Prays for some recompense out of
this. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book
2, p. 267.] |
Nov. 9/19.
Culenburg. |
Memorandum for the King as to the movements of the Allies.
Extract from a letter from Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck.
[S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 73.] |
Nov. 9/19.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. The failure in negotiating
a peace with Turkey is due, amongst other things, to French money.
The condition of the Allied Army is very serious owing to the
differences of opinion existing amongst the commanders. Refers to
"Marshal" Flemming and the affair at Liege, and to the money in
the hands of the Council of Pensionaires. [Ibid., No. 74.] |
Nov. 10/20.
Malines. |
Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck. Sends this by
a special messenger, in order that the Prince may have the information he asks for as soon as possible. The Spaniards are ready, in
case of need, to double the number of waggons, and some of the
other powers will do the same. Alludes to the question of passports, and the number of magazines in Namur and Flanders. The
Prince of Vaudemont is going to Namur to adjust matters there.
Copy. [Ibid., No. 75.] |
Nov. 10/20.
Malines. |
Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck. At the moment he had
finished the above letter, an adjutant came from the Prince of
Vaudemont to ask for an order authorizing him, in case of Charleroy
being besieged, to take 500 musketeers from Brussels and put them
in that town. Copy. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 76.] |
Nov. 10/20.
Zell. |
The Baron de Heckeren to the Prince of Waldeck. Relates the
result of an interview with the Bishop of Munster; he found him
quite unwilling to fall in with any arrangements. Refers to the peace
with Turkey. Copy, Extract. [Ibid., No. 77.] |
Nov. 10/20.
Debresin. |
Information about the Ottoman Court, and the alliance between
France and Turkey. The writer has communicated the views of the
Emperor, his master, on the subject to the Count de Marsigly,
secretary to the King of England. [Ibid., No. 78.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Justices of the Peace for Gloucestershire.
John Langborne, keeper of Gloucester Gaol, is represented to me, by a
very particular friend, as a person, who has, upon several occasions,
shown himself eminently well affected to the present government; application has been made to me, that I would recommend
him to you, that he may be continued in the employment of
Keeper of Bridewell, which said employment interfering with that
of Keeper of the Gaol, he has discharged for several years past,
with great fidelity. I desire therefore you will give me leave to
move you in this person's behalf, that he may be continued in the
said employment of Keeper of Bridewell accordingly. I need not, I
hope, trouble you with the reasons he gives why these two employments should not be in distinct hands, one whereof is, that it may
subject the Keeper of the said gaol to escapes. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 3, p. 82.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lords-Justices. I received
yours of the 3rd inst., this evening, and went immediately to Kensington to acquaint the King with it, and you will receive an
answer from Mr. Blathwait. The King has not yet declared his
resolution as to the Irish who will not go into France. Sir Ralph
Delaval's squadron is driven into Portsmouth by a storm. [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 273.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Mr. Castelfranc, and Theodore Verdier, his servant, to go
to Harwich and embark for Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36,
p. 145.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Certificate that William Harbord, esq., Ambassador Extraordinary
to the Grand Seignor, departed, in order to that employment, on
Monday the 9th of November. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 224.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
Like certificate that James Vernon, esq., Secretary to the Extraordinary Embassy to the Grand Seignor, departed in order to that
employment on Monday the 9th of November. [Ibid., p. 225.] |
Nov. 11/21.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Sends the copy of a letter
which he has received from Count de Solms, and the reply he
has made. Refers to the orders he has given to "Marshal" Fleming,
and to the action of the Bishop of Munster. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest, 10, No. 79.] Enclosing:— |
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(1.) Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck. Has been able to
do very little. Suggests whether, in case of need, it would be well to
advance the Scotch battalions from Breda and Bergen-op-Zoom to
posts on the canal. The Prince of Vaudmont believes that the
eight Danish battalions from Ireland, had better be lodged at
Bruges, Ostend or Nieuport, but both the last two towns and the
posts on the canal are in such a bad and neglected condition that
it will take some time to put them in order. November 10/20, 1691.
[Ibid., No. 79 i.] |
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(2.) The Prince of Waldeck to Count de Solms. Expresses his
regret at the news of the obstacles and dangers the Count has met
with. Begs him, however, to neglect nothing and to try and carry
out to the utmost all the wishes of the King. Owing to the writer's
indisposition he is unable to come to him. Discusses the withdrawal of the English troops from Breda. Culenburg, November
11/21, 1691. Copy. [Ibid., No. 79 ii.] |
Nov. 11.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Severe Markar, to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland; for James Beaujou, and Paul Gerard ditto [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 36, p. 145]; for Mrs. Anne de Goulenne, and
Magdalen Gourdin, ditto; for Laurens and Peter Despla, two troopers,
ditto; and for Isaac Montels, and John Deguilhem, ditto. [Ibid.,
p. 146.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Mayor of Dover. I have yours of the 10th,
with the copy of a deposition against Mark Gile, which I have put
into the hands of the King's solicitor, that such further proceedings
may be made upon it, as shall be requisite. As to Thomas Maynell,
John Gerard, Elizabeth Thorold, and Mary Aske, whom you have
lately secured coming from France, I think if they can give you any
reasonable security that they will appear personally before me, as
soon as they can come to London, you may take that security, and
thereupon discharge them. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 83.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
The same to Lord Lucas. His Majesty commands me to tell you,
that you permit the Duchess-Dowager of Norfolk with her woman,
to have access to Mr. Maxwell, her husband, now a prisoner in your
custody, for high treason, and to stay with him, in the Tower till
Tuesday next, after which time, she and her woman, are not to
continue with or have any access to him, till further order. [Ibid.,
p. 84.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Elizabeth Bolton, widow of
Captain Adam Bolton. Shows that her husband had lately obtained
a pension of 40l. per annum in consideration of his long service,
which pension he enjoyed only three months. She being in great
poverty prays that the pension may be continued to her and
her two children. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition
Entry Book 1, p. 211.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of the Grocers, Mercers and Drapers
of Tiverton in Devon praying to be incorporated. Referred to
the Attorney or Solicitor-General. Ibid. 2, p. 269.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Commission for Nathaniel Bird, gent., to be Quarter-Master, of
that troop, whereof Sir Francis Compton is captain in the Royal
regiment of horse commanded by Aubrey, Earl of Oxford. [H.O.
Military Entry Book 2, p. 225.] |
Nov. 12.
Kensington. |
Commission for Colonel Francis Fergus O'Farrell appointing him
colonel of foot, and giving him full power and authority to command
and take his rank accordingly. [Ibid., 3, p. 95.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. John de Villebon to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland recommended by Mons. De la Melonniere's sister; for
Mr. Robert Sclater, ditto; and for Andrew Fara, ditto. [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 36, p. 146.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir Rowland Gwynn, Treasurer of the Chamber, to
pay to Gideon Royer, the sum of 50l. for fairly writing, flourishing,
embellishing as also gilding, and adorning in cratisco work, all
our arms, ornaments, and badges [on] five skins vellum, viz., two
letters to the Grand Seignor, two letters to the Vizier, and the fifth
William Harboard's commission as Ambassador. [H.O. Warrant
Book 6, p. 227.] |
Nov. 13/23.
The Hague. |
Count Winditsgratz to the King. Congratulates him on his
safe arrival in London, and reminds his Majesty that he told him
to write to the Emperor and then forward the reply; this he is now
doing: The Emperor has not written before about Munster,
having had weakness of the eyes. He regrets much that the peace
with the Turks has come to nothing. Discusses matters concerning
the troops with the Elector of Saxony. Wishes to show equal
favour to the Duke of Zell and the Elector of Brandenburg. Does
not understand what has been written from Sweden. His desire is
always to keep to terms with the Allied Powers. Thinks if there
could be peace, the King from his position, would be the best person
to settle the conditions, discusses the situation of affairs in
the Spanish Low Countries. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10,
No. 80.] |
Nov. 13/23.
Ganzburg. |
Prince Louis of Baden to the King. Informs him as to an affair
he has had with Count de Frise and asks him to pardon the steps
he has taken in the matter, as they were all for the public good.
Informs him of matters connected with the army, and hopes, in the
spring, they will have a considerable number of men to confront
the enemy. Hopes soon to go to the King, his master, to confer
with him on plans for the good of the cause. [Ibid., No. 81.] |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Commissioners for Exchange of Prisoners.
I desire you will give order, that Mrs. Mary Boiset, Margaret Louise,
Mary and Nicholas Boiset, may go into France, in the first ship or
vessel you shall send thither with any French prisoners. [H.O.
Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 84.] |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Jan Frederick Coopmans, Jorgen Brands, and Albert
Appelroot, to go to Harwich and embark for Holland [S.P. Dom.
Warrant Book 36, p. 146]; for Hans Henrick Schillinge, ditto;
for Hans Henrick Burst Andrew Bernies, and Conrad Dieterick,
ditto; for John Neutre, ditto; and for Edward Christian, to embark
on board the Christian Quintus a Danish man-of-war, and pass over
to Spain. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 147.] |
Nov. 14/24.
The Hague. |
The States of the Netherlands to the Prince of Waldeck. Extract from a letter relating to military preparations. [S.P. Dom
King William's Chest 10, No. 82.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Earl of Inchiquin. The King was pleased,
upon the death of Colonel Herbert, to grant Mr. Vernon (who has
gone as Secretary to Mr. Harbord, Ambassador Extraordinary to
the Grand Seignor) the office of clerk of the Supreme Court in
the town of St. Jago de la Vega in the islands of Jamaica, now
under your government, with power to execute the same by deputy;
and Mr. Vernon has thereupon desired me to recommend him
to your protection and favour, that, as occasion shall offer, he may
find the benefit thereof. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 84.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Mayor of Dover. Mrs. Elizabeth Thorold having
been 'here with me and acquainted me that upon her landing lately
at Dover, she was stopped by you, and detained till she had given
bond for her appearance before the Earl of Nottingham, or myself,
and that she has likewise left in your, or some other person's, custody,
a trunk (the same having been carefully searched by the Custom
House officer), in which is her wearing apparel, and other necessaries
as a further security for her performance of the condition of the
said bond now therefore the same having been accordingly performed by her appearance before me, I desire you will deliver
up her trunk to such person as she shall appoint to receive the same,
and to return me up her bond to be disposed of as shall be thought
requisite. [Ibid., p. 85.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
The same to the Lords-Justices of Ireland. Being informed
that one Thomas Churchill, who has been a prisoner for several
months in Carrickfergus was lately enlarged upon giving bail
that he would transport himself into Flanders by the last of
this month, and he being now in England and having leave given
him, by reason of a sickness he now labours under, to stay here till
the end of January next, I acquaint you therewith, that you may
give order for discharging his bail upon that account; he entering
into security here for going out of England before that time. [S.P.
Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 133.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Edmund Malone, counsellor-atlaw. Shows that, in 1690, he had a protection to come over from
Ireland and by licence of the Lords-Justices, transported himself to
Wales in October following where he has lived ever since. That
advantage having been taken of his absence, he has lately been
indicted of high treason, notwithstanding the said licence and protection, and thereupon, he prays an order for reversing all outlawries
and treason and the King's pardon to comprise him within the
benefit of the grace lately extended to the inhabitants of Limerick
and Galway. Referred to the Lords-Justices. [Ibid., p. 133.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Lords-Justices of Ireland. Referring the
above petition to them. [S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 134.] |
Nov. 14.
Kensington. |
Warrant to prepare a bill for incorporating Sir John Tempest,
bart., Sir John Coghill, knt., John Batt, esq., Richard Thorneton,
esq., Richard Richardson, Charles Darwent, William Green, William
Brookes, gent., and the vicar of Burstall, for the time being, as
Governors of the free school built by the late James Margetson,
Archbishop of Armagh, at Driglington in the parish of Burstall in
Yorkshire. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 226.] |
Nov. 16/26.
Charleroy. |
Don Juan de Pimentel, governor of Charleroy to the Prince of
Vaudemont. Informs him of what is going on, in, and near that
town. Copy, extract. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10,
No. 83.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Lord Lucas. His Majesty commands me to
tell you, that you permit the Duchess-Dowager of Norfolk with her
woman, to have access to Mr. Maxwell, her husband, and to stay with
him in the Tower three days, after which she is not to have any
access to him until further orders. See under date November 12.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 86.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Thomas Keightley, esq. Shows
that the late King James, before his accession, being entitled
to several lands in Ireland, and having by lease for 31 years granted
to Maurice Fitzgerald, esq., the said "plowlands" at the yearly rent
of 108l. 18s., and having granted to Richard Newport and Henry
Harding, gent., several other lands and tenements for 31 years at
the yearly rent of 130l., did afterwards grant and assign the two
said several rents to the petitioner, during the said several terms,
which rents, by the attornment of the said tenants, and assignment
of the said leases to him, he has constantly received, till the late war
in Ireland. The said late King further promised and engaged himself to grant a new lease of 99 years to the petitioner of the said
lands. Prays, in consideration of his long sufferings, and of the
present debts and necessities, to which he is reduced by having received
nothing these four years out of Ireland (where his whole subsistence
lies) to confirm unto him the said grant. Referred to the Treasury.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 2, p. 269.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Memorandum that the brass ordnance and mortar pieces at the
Tower and at Woolwich weighed 81 tons 610 lbs. [H.O. Military
Entry Book 2, p. 228.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mrs. De la Souardiere to go to Harwich, and embark
for Holland, recommended by Mons. Severin, French minister
[S. P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 146]; and for James Durand, and
his wife, ditto. [Ibid., p. 147.] |
Nov. 16.
Kensington. |
Warrant to Sir Charles Hedges, Judge of the Admiralty, to pay
out of the goods of the ship Francis (otherwise the Pelican)
the sum of 50l. to George Stidson, because he was instrumental in
taking the said ship, which had been condemned as lawful prize to
the King and Queen. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 227.] |
Nov. 17.
On board the Oxford in the Downs. |
Nicholas Williamson, boatswain, to [Sir Joseph Williamson ?].
Being of your name and country I humbly request you to stand my
friend so far as to cause me to be removed out of the Oxford to
another frigate. [S.P. Dom. Will. & Mary 3, No. 83.] |
Nov. 17/27.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Count de Solms, notwithstanding all his preparations, cannot carry out what he intended,
although he will do his best. My illness prevents me doing
all I wish to do. The directions for filling up the vacant
posts amongst the officers have not yet been received; this causes
great hindrance, especially in the regiment of Duke Ernest. [S.P.
Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 84.] |
Nov. 17/27.
Malines. |
Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck. There is still
great doubt as to the intentions of the enemy. Intelligence from
various places shows that they are on the alert. Discusses
what it would be best to do, if Charleroy is besieged, as its governor
thinks it will be. Memorandum of the reply by the Prince:—
The enemy loses no time in anticipation of the help from England,
and raises alarms in various places. I have pressed Fleming to
hold himself in readiness. [Ibid., No. 85.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Joseph Bent. Shows that
Richard Quelch obtained a judgment against him in the Court
of King's Bench, which was affirmed in the Court of Exchequer;
he having no other remedy at law but by bringing a Writ of
Error in Parliament, prays for leave to bring the same. Granted.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 211.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Lords-Justices of Ireland. Recommending
Mr. James Duncan for the curacy of St. Bride's, Dublin, void by the
promotion of Dr. Nathaniel Foy to the bishopric of Waterford. Mr.
Duncan was recommended by the Bishop of Salisbury and by
Lord Lucas whose chaplain he had been for two years and half.
[S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 134.] |
Nov. 17.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Abraham de Visch, to go to Falmouth, and embark for
Spain. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 147.] |
Nov. 18/28.
Culenburg. |
Anonymous letter referring to the settlement of affairs in Nuremburg, and to the troops in Swabia and Franconia, and to the accounts
given by Count de Windisgratz. The Duke of Saxony has praiseworthy and generous intentions with regard to his army. [S.P.
Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 86.] |
Nov. 18.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of William Briggs. Shows that,
having been sued in the King's Bench Court in an action for debt,
and judgment being entered against him there, and affirmed in the
Exchequer Chamber, he is now left without remedy except a
writ of error be granted to him. Prays to have the same granted
returnable in Parliament. Granted. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry
Book 1, p. 212.] |
Nov. 18.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Christoph Deman, "reformed captain," to go to Harwich,
and embark for Holland [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 147]; for
Pieter Hansen, ditto; and for Matthias Hulck and Christian Beendicks, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 148.] |
Nov. 19/29.
Culenburg. |
Memorandum for the King. Referring to a letter of the Council
of State as to matters in Charleroy, Aeth, and Oudenarde; to Mons. de
Dyckvelt reference to the waggons for providing food during the
winter; and to military matters generally. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest 10, No. 87.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Mayor of Dover. I have received your
letter of yesterday and with it the three bonds therein mentioned, since
when Mr. Weynall and Mr. Gerrard have, according to the conditions
of their respective bonds, appeared before me, so that you may
deliver into the hands of such persons as they shall appoint to receive
the same, such goods, as by the several indorsements on the said
bonds were deposited, as a farther security for the performance of the
conditions thereof. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's), 3, p. 86.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of James Waller, eldest captain in
the marine regiment under Colonel Killegrew, praying that his
pretensions to the place of Prothonotary of the Common Pleas in
Ireland may be put under a regular examination, that as the truth
and justice of his case may appear, he may enjoy the fruits of his
letters patent which he has for that place. Referred to the
Attorney-General for Ireland. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book
2, p. 270.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Commissions for Edward Cony to be lieutenant of that company
of grenadiers whereof Capt. George Braithwaite is captain in the
regiment of foot, commanded by George, Viscount Castleton; and for
Richard Bolton to be lieutenant of that company whereof Capt.
Charles Saunderson is captain in the same regiment. [H.O. Military
Entry Book 2, p. 227.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Grietje Boudewyns to go to Harwich and Holland. [S.P.
Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 148.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Clerk of the Signet attending, to prepare a bill to
pay to John Andrew Eckhart, resident at Brussels, the additional
sum of 10s. by the day to the allowance of 50s. by the day, to
commence from Lady-Day last past, and to continue till directed
otherwise. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 228.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Robert, Lord Lucas, Governor of the Tower of London,
to discharge John Smith, one of the Yeomen warders, for certain
misdemeanors committed by him in allowing more liberty to Colonel
MacElligot (sic) than is consistent with the rules of the Tower. And
to place some faithful person in his place. [Ibid.] |
Nov. 20/30.
Namur. |
Mons. de Bressey to the Prince of Waldeck. Gives him information as to the movements of different important persons. The siege
of Charleroy is expected. Copy. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest
10 No. 88.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Lord Lucas. Mr. Maxwell, now a prisoner in
the Tower for high treason, having by his petition represented to his
Majesty, that by reason of his close confinement there, he is very
much impaired in his health, and therefore prayed the liberty of the
Tower, as other prisoners have, and that his wife and friends may
have freedom of access to him, the King commands me tell you,
that you permit him to have the liberty of the Tower, and that his
wife and friends may have free access to him accordingly, at convenient and seasonable hours. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3,
p. 87.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Stephen Piper, esq. He being sent
on business for Major-General Trelawney's regiment was assaulted,
and wounded, by Charles Janvers, John Dorrell, Henry Slingsby, and
others, who were fined 100 marks therefor. Prays for a grant of
the fine. Referred to the Treasury. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry
Book 2, p. 271.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of William Bradshaw, corporal of
horse in Colonel Langston's regiment, for an order for some subsistance by half pay as one of the troop of guards, because of his great
age, services, and sufferings. Referred to the Earl of Ranelagh.
[Ibid., p. 273.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Jan Vander Brugge, to go to Harwich and embark for
Holland; for Joost Smidt, ditto; for Baron de Swartsenburg, ditto;
for Suzanne Billard, ditto [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 148];
for Jannetje Hendrickse, Charlotte van Erff, and Magdalena Vander
Linden, with one child, four years old, ditto; and for Captain John
Richards, to go to Chester or Holhead. [Ibid., p. 149.] |
Nov. 21.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Abel Slaney, Thomas Dudley,
William Cox, and Matthew Porter. Shows that they "for preventing
the general complaint of the unfaithfulness of servants, have
agreed among themselves to set up a register by means whereof
the cheats and vagabonds may be discovered." They pray for a
grant to enable them to set up such register for 60 years, "to take
but 3d. for every servant entering his name, and to allow his
Majesty the tenth part of the clear profit." Referred to the
Attorney or Solicitor-General. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1,
p. 212.] |
Nov. 21.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Charles Morton, and Samuel
Weale. Shows that they had invented a new machine useful
for beating, pounding, or stamping of all sorts of mineral ores, and
hemp and flax, and which may also be applied to other things that
require pounding, &c., and if disjoined, part thereof may be usefully
applied for the raising or drawing up of "ore work" and other
things out of mines and coal pits. They pray for letters patent for
the sole use of their invention within England and the American
Plantations for 14 years. Referred to the Attorney or Solicitor
General. [Ibid., p. 213.] |
Nov. 21.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Anne, widow of Capt. Charles
Skelton, late commander of the ship Coronation. Shows that her
said husband has had the command of several ships of war for nearly
20 years, and was lately drowned in the Coronation, where all he
had was lost with him, and the petitioner and one child left in a
most miserable condition. Prays, therefore, for some allowance to
support her under her present circumstances. Referred to the Lords
of the Admiralty. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 214.] |
Nov. 21.
Admiralty Office. |
J. Sotherne to Mr. Warr. I send you the enclosed copy of a
letter from Mr. Stock at Deal, dated the 19th inst., for your laying
the same before the Earl of Nottingham. [H.O. Admiralty 4,
p. 171.] Enclosing— |
|
Mr. Stock to [J. Sotherne] dated from Deal 19th November, 1691.
In mine of the 10th inst. from Dover, I gave you an account that
a Calais shallop had taken a Folkestone fisher boat, the master
thereof carried over for the ransom agreed for; and understanding
the master was so soon returned I went to Folkestone to enquire into
it, where I found the said [master] Mr. Richard Wood by name, was
gone to Dover to receive back the 23l. his wife had paid there to a
merchant to redeem her husband, and in my way back I met with
this man who told me that he was brought before the Governor and
President of Calais the day after he was taken, and both reprimanded the captain who took him and blamed the master for
compounding for his boat, and told him he should pay no ransom,
and that if he had been brought in with his boat and nets, he
should have been immediately set at liberty without the loss of
anything, and that for the future neither Folkestoners nor Dover
Fisherman should fear any Calais men of war, for they had orders
to meddle with none, yet, if any should be taken, they should not
compound but suffer themselves to be brought in, and they should be
freed to go home; and [he was] was sent to prison, I suppose only to
prevent his inspection, where he continued but about 24 hours and
then was fetched out and put aboard another shallop of 9 or 10
men, though a privateer, but a known transporter of wool and
importer of other things, and he had been at home that night but
was chased into Ambleteuse harbour by Capt. Young, and last
Monday night was sent ashore near to his own house, whence he
went in the morning to Dover and received his money back of the
merchant to whom his wife had paid it. I asked him who paid
his charges at Calais, for I knew he carried no money thither and
also how he came to receive his money so soon, as he must bring an
order from France to do it. To neither of these questions would
he give an answer. I asked what this boat brought over; he told
me nothing, but as soon as he was ashore the boat stood off to sea
again. |
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Pray, sir, observe the consequence of this politic business, for
no man can think the French to be so kind hearted but to carry
on their pernicious design with our intestine enemies, for by
meddling with the fishermen they discover themselves, and carrying
them away prevents them taking off greater matters than the value
of such a poor boat, but that this man had sped so well and has
the word of a nobleman of France, they will reckon themselves
secure on both sides, and the French shallops which are not discernible from those fisher boats, unless very near at hand, may
come and lie amongst them and take their opportunity to come
ashore in the night as they please, or in the day time. If they see
a merchantman going along either westward or eastward that they
can overcome they are ready, if not, they are taken for Folkestone
boats. |
|
And I further understanding that a French shallop was put
ashore betwixt Dover Castle and this place, I went yesterday
to Kingsdown where I saw the boat and am confident it is a
Calais shallop built purposely for that traitorous trade. I enquired
how she came there. The men that took her up told me they found
her ashore; she stood with her foresail loose and up to the "hownes,"
but the mainsail down and lashed, and the oars linked all fast,
and her anchor and cable in her, and there she lay at high water
mark, but no one in her. This boat came not over alone for it
cannot be suggested she drove out of Calais where all such boats
always lie and never without a boy aboard. If I had power I
would fetch that Folkestoner to Kingsdown and show him the boat
to know if it is not the very boat that either took or brought him
over. [H.O. Admiralty 4, p. 173.] |
Nov. 21.
Whitehall and Kensington. |
Passes for Hendrick Hendrickse, and John Dirckse, two soldiers,
with their wives and three children, the eldest about 18 years of
age, to go to Harwich and embark for Holland; for Cornelis
Jacobse, Jens Olsen, and Andrew Larsen, ditto; for Hans Amonsen
Thow, ditto; for George Collins, messenger, to go to Portsmouth
[S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 149]; and for Charles de la Fosse,
Elizabeth, his wife, Elizabeth, his mother, Margaret, his daughter,
and Elizabeth Baptist and John Langevin, their servants, to embark
at any port of England and pass over into France. [Ibid., p. 150.] |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Commissioners of Prizes. The King has
been moved upon the petition of Dennis Verburgh and others,
owners of the loading on board the ship the Arms of Dantzick,
and of Jansen Bruyin, master, and sole owner of the said ship,
condemned as prize; his Majesty, intending to take the petitioner's
case into his further consideration, has commanded me to tell you
to forbear to proceed to a sale of the ship or loading till further
order. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 88.] |
Nov. 22.
Dublin Castle. |
George Clarke to the Earl of Nottingham. The Danes have
marched to Cork, and I suppose will soon be gone, for there is
shipping enough for all their foot. You will please to think, now
the General is leaving the kingdom, if it will not be necessary to
send over an authority from his Majesty to issue out money to
the army, as there shall be occasion. [S.P. Ireland 353, No. 97.] |
Nov. 23./Dec. 3.
Malines. |
The Count de Solms to the Prince of Waldeck. Details his actions
in regard to the garrisons; in several matters he could not keep
exactly to the King's orders, without greatly endangering the troops.
Hopes his methods will be approved. Position of officers and other
details concerning the troops. Encloses a letter from Mons. Bresté.
A man has come from the Governor of Oudenarde, bringing information as to the movements of the enemy in the country round there.
In his reply, dated at Culenburg 24 Nov., old style, the Prince of
Waldeck regrets that he is unable, on account of illness, to come
to the Count. The first thing to do is to assemble the troops and
find out how they are provided with various necessaries. Refers
to future plans. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 89.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Minutes of proceedings at the Committee concerning disbanding
the Irish, and encouraging them to live at home. Letters to be prepared to the Lords-Justices, and Mons. De Ginckle, to persuade such
of the Irish army as have offered their service to their Majesties, to
go home, and live quietly there, and that they be forthwith disbanded, as well O'Donell's brigade, as the rest of the Irish officers
and soldiers. Col. Luttrell to be spoken to by his Majesty herein.
Memorandum. This paper was not delivered to "my lord" till the
24th late at night; the 25th he offered the letter to the king to be
signed, but the king deferred it in expectation of the Irish letters,
which came by express the 27th in the evening, and the letter was
signed and sent away, on the 28th of November. [S.P. Ireland 353,
No. 98.] |
Nov. 23.
Kensington. |
Warrant for the presentation of John Dod, Bachelor of Divinity
to the rectory of Marsh in Buckinghamshire, and in the diocese of
Lincoln, void by the death of Dr. Say, the last incumbent. [H.O.
Church Book 1, p. 116.] |
Nov. 24./Dec. 4.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Sends him despatches.
Does not quite know how to act; the Count de Solms has made his
plans, but the difficulties appear too great to be surmounted. News
concerning the Prince of Vaudemont. Mons. Fleming has gone to
Berlin without further information as to the 6,000 men agreed on
by the convention of Maestricht. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest
10, No. 90.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Mayor of Dover. I am informed that
Richard Wood, a fisherman of Folkestone, was sometime since taken
by a French privateer, and carried prisoner into Calais, and that
afterwards he was ransomed by his wife, who paid 23l., though the
said ransom was afterwards paid him back again. There being just
cause to believe that the unaccustomed good usage which the
said prisoner has met with, in being thus restored to his liberty,
could not proceed but from some assurances he gave of being
serviceable to the French, to the disservice of their Majesties'
Government, I desire therefore you will use the best and most
effectual means to find out to whom the said ransom was paid, upon
what account, and after what manner the same was repaid, how the
said Wood came over from Calais and who came with him; of all
which I shall be glad to have the most exact and speedy account.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 88.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Joseph Eaton. Shows that being
sued in the King's Bench in an action of trespass and assault, he
had judgment given against him and affirmed afterwards in the
Exchequer Chamber. Prays for leave to bring a Writ of Error
returnable in Parliament. Granted. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry
Book 1, p. 212.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings on a like petition by the same Joseph Eaton in
regard to a judgment obtained against him by William Saunders.
[S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 2, p. 213.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Thomas Hall, gent. Shows
that John Ayres obtained a judgment against him in an action of
trespass and ejectment in the Court of King's Bench, for lands in
Buckinghamshire, and having no remedy but by a Writ of Error
returnable in Parliament he prays for leave to bring and prosecute
the same. Granted. [Ibid., p. 214.] |
Nov. 24.
Kensington. |
Commission for Edmund Warcup, gent., to be Quarter-Master
to the first regiment of foot guards, commanded by the Duke of
Schomberg. [H.O. Military Entry Book 3, p. 96.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Mr. Richard Cary, to go to Gravesend, and embark
for Spain; for Captain Daniel Rapin, to go to Harwich, and embark
for Holland; and for Samuel Satyn, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 36, p. 150.] |
Nov. 25./Dec. 5.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Informs him of his bad
health. Mentions the plans of Count de Solms, and says that the
favourable wind leads him to expect the promised help from
England. [S.P. Dom. King William's Chest 10, No. 91.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Mayor of Harwich. John Farnworth, and
William Anderton who were lately secured at Harwich, having
found sufficient security for their appearance before me, in order to
answer what shall be objected against them, you are to give order,
that they be forthwith discharged, and permitted to come to London.
[H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 89.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of John Green, gent. Shows
that he has invented new engines made of several shapes and
measures, and of divers sorts of metal and other material, which for
the advantageous heating and boiling of all sorts of liquors, and
other things, will be of public use, and benefit. Prays for letters
patent during 14 years. Referred to the Attorney or SolicitorGeneral. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 214.] |
Nov. 25.
Admiralty Office. |
J. Sotherne to Mr. Warr. By command of the Commissioners of
the Admiralty I send you the enclosed letter to Capt. Maine, commander of the Plymouth, at Kinsale, to be sent to Lord Nottingham
by the first opportunity. [H.O. Admiralty 4, p. 179.] |
Nov. 25.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Lieut.-Col. de Marsilli to go to Harwich, and embark
for Holland; for Lewis Soulard and Lewis Bridonneau, to go to
Gravesend, and embark for Genoa, recommended by Mons. Satur; for
Peter Dauteville, to go to Gravesend, and embark for Spain, on the
same recommendation; for Mr. Allan Pennington, to go to Harwich,
and embark for Holland; for Francis Vesian, ditto; for Frans Van
Ganse, Jurge Tiewis, Peter Jacobse, and Peter Gogat, ditto; and
for Henrick Ridder, ditto. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 151.] |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
Passes and post warrants for Henry Allen, messenger, to go to
Portsmouth [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 151]; and for Anthony
Leemans, to go to Harwich and Holland. [Ibid., p. 152.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Sir Robert Holmes. The enclosed copy of an
information taken before the Mayor, concerning the master of an
English vessel belonging to the Isle of Wight, coming to my hands,
I know not better how to dispose of it, than by transmitting it to
you, that you may give such directions therein, as you shall judge
most requisite, by causing the said master to be secured in case he
shall be already arrived in the Isle of Wight, or else as soon as he
shall arrive there. [H.O. Letter Book (Secretary's) 3, p. 89.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Robert Clarkson. "Shows that
he thinks he knows of a way, and method to maintain 100 and
more disabled soldiers, or mariners, and also to bring in frequent
considerable contingent profits for further service without any
wrong to any person," and that he is willing to communicate the
same to the Attorney-General. Prays for "an assurance of a
proportionable gratuity, by office or otherwise, in case he can make
the same appear." Referred to the Attorney-General. [S.P. Dom.
Petition Entry Book 1, p. 215.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Thomas Glover, engineer. Shows
that by the King's command he is now come into England,
having given, abroad, divers proofs of his science, as well in fortification and artillery, as in several new inventions. He therefore
prays for an order to the Commissioners of Ordnance to examine his
proposals and to give him some employment in the artillery for a
subsistence. The King having received a good character of the
petitioner's abilities in gunnery and fortification, and being willing
to give him due encouragement, refers the petition to the LieutenantGeneral and other officers of the Board of Ordnance, to report what
may be done for the petitioner. [Ibid. 2, p. 274.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Lords of the Admiralty. I desire you
will order that John Welsh, a seaman belonging to the Suffolk, may
be discharged from the said ship in order to his going to his family
in Ireland. [H.O. Admiralty 3, p. 66.] |
Nov. 28./Dec. 8.
Brussels. |
Mons. D'Overkirk to the Prince of Waldeck. The enemy have
withdrawn their troops from various garrisons, and have come
within a short distance of the town; a letter from the Governor
of Oudenarde, shows that they march towards Flanders. [S.P. Dom.
King William's Chest 10, No. 92.] Enclosing— |
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The Governor of Oudenarde to the Prince of Waldeck. As to the
movements of the enemy, it is thought that a large force will go
towards Charleroi, and there is, therefore, no time to be lost.
Oudenarde Nov. 27/Dec. 7. [Ibid., No. 92(i).] |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
Proceedings upon the petition of Christopher Dodsworth. Shows
that George Roberts, having obtained a judgment against him in an
action of debt in the Court of King's Bench, since affirmed
in the Exchequer Chamber, in which there is manifest error.
Prays, therefore, for a Writ of Error returnable in Parliament
Granted. [S.P. Dom. Petition Entry Book 1, p. 215.] |
| Nov. 28. |
The Earl of Nottingham to the Lords-Justices of Ireland. I am
commanded by the King to send you the enclosed letters, and to
tell you he will send Col. Luttrell very speedily into Ireland,
that he may employ his credit in persuading his countrymen
to go home and live quietly there. The King would have you
endeavour to prevail with some of the principal officers among the
Irish, to use their interest among them for that purpose. Copy.
[S.P. Ireland 353, No. 99, and S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1,
p. 275.] |
Nov. 28.
Kensington. |
The King's warrant to the Lords-Justices to disband the Irish
army late in arms against him. [S.P. Ireland 353, No. 100, and
S.P. Ireland King's Letter Book 1, p. 274.] |
Nov. 28.
Kensington. |
Warrant to Charles, Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, Chamberlain
of the Household, to admit Thomas Burnet, D.D., into the place and
quality of clerk of the closet in ordinary. [H.O. Church Book 1,
p. 116.] |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
Passes for Anna Maria Bruyn, to go to Harwich, and embark for
Holland; for Peter Villepontoux, Jane, his wife, and Mary, Peter,
Jane, and Isabeau, their children to go to Gravesend, and to New
England, recommended by Mons. Bourdieu; and for Paul Baignioux,
Mary, his wife, Henry, his son, and Mary Anne, his niece, ditto, on
the same recommendation. [S.P. Dom. Warrant Book 36, p. 152.] |
Nov. 28.
Kensington. |
Warrant to prepare a bill containing a grant to John Stapleton,
of the sole use of his invention for making white and yellow metal,
whereby the expense of gold and silver for gilding may be prevented,
which has never been before known. [H.O. Warrant Book 6, p.
229.] |
Nov. 28.
Kensington. |
Warrant to prepare a bill containing a grant to Ralph Marshall
and John Englebert Teshmaker, of the sole use of their invention
of making "spinnal yarn," they having erected at their own cost a
Bucking House, fitted and prepared a whiting ground, brought
several workmen out of Germany, educated and skilled in making
spinnal, and hazarded several hundred pounds' worth of brown yarn
to try the experiment whether the air, water, and other materials
used for doing the same abroad, would be effectual here in England.
They have found that they are so, and that a great quantity of flax
and yarn of the growth and manufacture of our Kingdom, may be
employed, which is now supplied from beyond the seas. [H.O.
Warrant Book 6, p. 230.] |
Nov. 29./Dec. 9.
Brussels. |
Major-Gen. Everard Van Weede to the King. Touching the
Marquis de Castanaga, and the Elector of Brandenburg. [S.P. Dom.
King Williams Chest 10, No. 93.] |
| Nov. 30. |
A List of Fellows of the Royal Society. Printed. [S.P. Dom.
Will, and Mary 3, No. 84.] |
Nov. 30./Dec. 10.
Culenburg. |
The Prince of Waldeck to the King. Encloses despatches, which
have been received from Brussels. The aid they may expect is so
small, that it renders the plans of Count de Solms almost impossible to carry out. Colonel Sparfelt, sends me word that the
English Ambassador at Copenhagen wishes to see him, and I have
not liked to refuse him leave to go. [S.P. Dom. King William's
Chest 10, No. 94.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to the Commissioners for Exchange of Prisoners.
The King has been pleased to give leave that Joseph Everington,
with a pack of hounds, should go over to France in the next ship
you send there for the exchange of prisoners. [H.O. Letter Book
(Secretary's) 3, p. 90.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Viscount Sydney to Sir Charles Hedges. Having received information that the ship the Christianus Quintus, now riding in the
Downs, is freighted with naval stores and contraband goods, being
bound for France, I have directed the informants to attend you that
you may give such directions therein as you shall judge necessary.
The Cabinet Council meets this evening about 6 o'clock at Kensington where I desire you will be present to receive the King's pleasure
touching the eight Danish ships. [H.O. Admiralty 3, p. 66.] |
Nov. 30.
Kensington. |
Commission for John Davies to be first lieutenant of that company whereof Capt. Stopford is captain in the first marine
regiment of foot, commanded by Peregrine, Earl of Danby. [H.O.
Military Entry Book 2, p. 227.] |
Nov. 30.
Kensington. |
Commission for Richard Warring to be lieutenant and youngest
captain of the troop of grenadiers, belonging to the second troop of
horse guards, commanded by James, Duke of Ormonde. [Ibid., 3,
p. 96.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Pass for Mr. Samuel Jones, Mr. Martin Hartop and Mr. Thomas
Head, and Frederick Swob, and Bernard Beat, their two servants,
to go to Harwich, and embark for Holland. [S.P. Dom. Warrant
Book 36, p. 152.] |
| Nov. |
Memorandum by Col. Dopft. Huy, Namur and the country round,
have been visited and put in readiness for the campaign. Counsel
has been taken with the Prince of Barbancon about the roads and
fortifications. The Baron de Berse has been making all the preparations he can. The magazines and powder are in charge of a citizen
who does not take sufficient precautions in guarding them. The
enemy have magazines all along the Meuse. [S.P. Dom. King
William's Chest 10, No. 95.] |
